This fact sheet provides health service organisations and accrediting agencies with updated advice regarding Action 3.13: Clean and safe environment and requirements for the use of neutral detergents.

The introduction of short notice assessments will improve the accuracy of the assessment process and better ensure that the assessment outcomes reflect day-to-day practice.

The third and final meeting of the Cosmetic Surgery Project Advisory Committee was held on 16 June 2023.

This issue includes items on antimicrobial stewardship in primary care, cancer screening, clinical quality registries, medication safety, palliative care, remote consultations, COVID-19 and more.

Also covered are the latest issues of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety  and Journal of Health Services Research & Policy along with early online papers from BMJ Quality & Safety and the latest from the UK’s NICE.

Patients, consumers and carers provide a unique perspective of the care provided. Evidence suggests that improving patient experience can improve clinical outcomes. Primary health care (PHC) sector provides a range of services for the prevention and management of acute and chronic conditions. Gathering patient feedback is imperative for continuously improving the quality of care in PHC.

This report summarises research and analysis conducted by the Commission to examine health outcomes for people with cognitive impairment admitted to public hospitals in Australia. The Commission presented a summary of its key findings at the 2023 IHACPA Conference.